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CVE-2010-3711: Input Validation

First published: Mon Oct 11 2010(Updated: )

libpurple in Pidgin before 2.7.4 does not properly validate the return value of the purple_base64_decode function, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted message, related to the plugins for MSN, MySpaceIM, XMPP, and Yahoo! and the NTLM authentication support.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pidgin=2.5.9
Pidgin=2.5.8
Pidgin<=2.7.3
Pidgin=2.7.0
Pidgin=2.1.0
Pidgin=2.6.0
Pidgin=2.5.2
Pidgin=2.5.1
Pidgin=2.5.6
Pidgin=2.5.7
Pidgin=2.0.1
Pidgin=2.4.2
Pidgin=2.5.4
Pidgin=2.5.5
Pidgin=2.6.5
Pidgin=2.2.2
Pidgin=2.1.1
Pidgin=2.3.1
Pidgin=2.4.3
Pidgin=2.6.6
Pidgin=2.0.0
Pidgin=2.0.2
Pidgin=2.3.0
Pidgin=2.4.1
Pidgin=2.4.0
Pidgin=2.6.2
Pidgin=2.5.0
Pidgin=2.2.0
Pidgin=2.2.1
Pidgin=2.5.3
Pidgin=2.6.1
Pidgin=2.6.4
Pidgin=2.7.2
Pidgin=2.7.1

Remedy

http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/b01c6a1f7fe4d86b83f5f10917b3cb713989cfcc

Remedy

http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=48

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2753

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3711?

    CVE-2010-3711 has been classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability, which can result in application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3711?

    To fix CVE-2010-3711, upgrade to Pidgin version 2.7.4 or later, which resolves the issue.

  • What versions of Pidgin are affected by CVE-2010-3711?

    CVE-2010-3711 affects Pidgin versions prior to 2.7.4, including several earlier versions such as 2.5.0 to 2.7.3.

  • Can CVE-2010-3711 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-3711 can be exploited by remote authenticated users through crafted messages.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2010-3711?

    The main risk associated with CVE-2010-3711 is a denial of service, which can disrupt user access to the application.

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